Ways to Improve Parent and Teen Communication
By Cheryl Maguire “Mom please stop interrogating me.” My daughter says this to me more often than I care to admit. I ask a lot
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Getting Players (Back) on the Field or Court: High School Trainers Use Know-How and Imaging to Keep Players in the Game
By Alicia Wanek Participating in sports is a huge part of the high school experience for many teens. According to data from the Centers for Disease
Is My Teen Misusing Meds?
By Sandra Gordon If you’ve never asked yourself that question, it’s high time to consider it. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
Eating Disorders: On the Rise Among Teenagers
By Madeline Hammett According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP), as many as 10 in every 100 young women suffer from
Getting Your Kids Ready for High School
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. By the time they reach high school, your kids are no longer kids but they’re not yet adults either: they occupy
Getting Your Kids Ready for Middle School
By Tanni Haas, Ph.D. There are few transitions more important than the one from elementary to middle school. Kids go from being, well, kids to
Five Ways to Go Wrong in College Essays
By Kevin McMullin, Founder of Collegewise | Contributor With the rise of test optional admission policies, it can be easy to shift the focus entirely to the
Easy Steps for Earth-Friendly Picnics
By Sandra Ann Harris | Contributor Now is the season of picnic parties with friends and family. Before you stock up on throwaway picnic staples
Sibling Rivalry and How Parents Can Help Relieve the Pressure
By Madeline Hammett There’s no doubt that adolescence comes with immense amounts of pressure to succeed. Whether that means on the field, in the classroom,
